City of Sacramento
City Council - 5PM Report
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cityofsacramento.org
File ID: 2024-00174 4/9/2024 Consent Item 1.
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2023-00174
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Pass a Motion approving City Council Meeting Minutes dated March 12, 2024 (Housing Authority 2PM), March 12, (City Council 5PM), March 19, 2024 (City Council 5PM), March 26, 2024 (City Council 2PM), and March 26, 2024 (City Council 5PM).
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, MMC, City Clerk, (916) 808-5441, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
Presenter: None.
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-March 12, 2024 Housing Authority DRAFT Minutes 2PM
3-March 12, 2024 City Council DRAFT Minutes 5PM
4-March 19, 2024 City Council DRAFT Minutes 5PM
5-March 26, 2024 City Council DRAFT Minutes 2PM
6-March 26, 2024 City Council DRAFT Minutes 5PM
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: It is best practice for the legislative body to approve the minutes for each meeting.
Policy Considerations: Per the City Charter, the City Council shall require the City Clerk to keep a permanent record of its proceedings showing all action considered and taken, motions and records, the text of ordinances and resolutions introduced or adopted, and all amendments thereto proposed or adopted, and the vote of each councilmember regarding any matter before the Council or any committee thereof.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: None.
File ID: 2024-00174 4/9/2024 Consent Item 1.
Sustainability: None.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: After each Council meeting, the City Clerk composes the DRAFT Minutes noting the action taken by the legislative body. The DRAFT Minutes are presented to the Council for its approval as a permanent record of the meeting’s actions.
Financial Considerations: None.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): None.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY /CITY COUNCIL
Darrell Steinberg, Chair/Mayor D2
Lisa Kaplan, Board Member/Councilmember D1
Karina Talamantes, Board Member/ Mayor Pro Tem D3
Katie Valenzuela, Board Member/Councilmember D4
Caity Maple, Board Member/ Vice Mayor D5
Eric Guerra, Board Member/ Councilmember D6
Rick Jennings, II, Board Member/Councilmember D7
Mai Vang, Board Member/ Councilmember D8
STAFF
La Shelle Dozier, Executive Director
Sarah O’Daniel, Deputy Executive Director
James Shields, Deputy Executive Director
Brad Nakano, General Counsel
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
DRAFT Minutes
Housing Authority
City Council
City Hall Complex
Council Chamber, 915 I Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
2:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watch the Legislative Body Meeting Online: Live video streams and archives of past meetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments received are distributed to members, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud. Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments electronically via eComment through the City’s Upcoming Meetings website at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to Lobby ists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: I n compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808-7200 or
[email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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City of Sacramento
City Council
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Council Chamber, 1st Floor
Housing Authority/City Council DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
2:00 PM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the
Housing Authority/City Council unless otherwise noted.
Open Session
Regular Session called to order by Mayor Darrell Steinberg at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra (at 2:07 p.m.), Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang (at 2:05 p.m.), and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Valenzuela.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Valenzuela.
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Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Valenzuela / Member Kaplan.
Yes: Members Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Absent: Member Eric Guerra.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Approving Forgiveness of Accrued Interest on The Terraces at Capitol Park (1609 O Street) Loan
File ID: 2024-00369
Location: 1609 O Street, District 4, Represented by Councilmember Valenzuela Action: Adopted a Housing Authority Resolution No. 2024-0001 1) approving the forgiveness of loan interest in an amount not to exceed $1.4 million (accrued interest), after the principal is repaid for The Terraces at Capitol Park and 2) delegating authority to the Executive Director, or her designee, to take any and all actions necessary to forgive the accrued interest.
Contact: Christine Weichert, Director, Development Finance, (916) 440-1353, [email protected]; Whitney Hinton, Program Manager, Development Finance (916) 440-1325, [email protected], Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Public Hearings
2. (City Council/Housing Authority) Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Approval of the Housing Authority of the City of Sacramento Issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds Obligations for the Donner Field Senior Apartments in the Amount of up to $30,000,000 (Noticed on 2/27/2024) File ID: 2024-00371
Location: 4501 9th Avenue, District 5, Represented by Vice Mayor Maple
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Maple / Member Jennings.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0049 to table the item until April 9, 2024.
Contact: Christine Weichert, Director, Development Finance, (916) 440-1353, [email protected], Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
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Discussion Calendar
Discussion calendar items include an oral presentation including those recommending “receive and file”.
3. Approval of All In Sacramento - Sacramento’s Regionally Coordinated Framework and Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness; Authorization to Execute and Submit the Application for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 5 (HHAP-5); and Approval of the HHAP-5 Funding Allocation File ID: 2024-00623
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0070 to (1) approve “All In Sacramento - Sacramento’s Regionally Coordinated Framework and Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness”, (2) approve the City of Sacramento’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 5 (HHAP-5) Funding Allocation, (3) authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to execute and submit all required documents for the HHAP-5 application to the State of California, (4) authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to execute all necessary grant agreements and related documents to receive the HHAP-5 funding from the State and enter into agreements based on the allocation approval, (5) authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to establish the HHAP-5 Grant Fund Project (G02000990); (6) authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee to accept the State allocation of $27,053,240.85 in grant funds and to establish the revenue and expenditure budget in G02000990 (Operating Grant Fund, Fund 2702), and (7) authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to perform all other actions related to receiving and fully utilizing the HHAP-5 grant funds.
Contact: Ya-yin Isle, City Housing Manager, (916) 808-1869, [email protected], Office of Innovation & Economic Development; Brian Pedro, Director, (916) 808-7816, [email protected], Department of Community Response
4. City County Partnership Agreement to Address Homeless Crisis Update [Oral Report]
File ID: 2024-00493
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: Howard Chan, City Manager, (916) 808-7488, [email protected], Office of the City Manager
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Housing Authority/Council Comments-Ideas, Questions, AB1234 Reports
1. Information Requests
None.
2. AB1234 Reports
None.
Executive Director’s Report
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
Members of the public provided public comments.
Adjourned – 4:18 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL
Darrell Steinberg, Mayor, District 2
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Karina Talamantes, Mayor Pro Tem, District 3
Katie Valenzuela, District 4
Caity Maple, Vice Mayor, District 5
Eric Guerra, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
Mai Vang, District 8
CHARTER OFFICERS
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney
Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor
Howard Chan, City Manager
John Colville, City Treasurer
DRAFT Minutes
City Council
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
Public Financing Authority
Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency
City Hall Complex
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
5:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watch the Legislative Body Meeting Online: Live video streams and archives of past meetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments received are distributed to members, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud. Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments electronically via eComment through the City’s Upcoming Meetings website at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to Lobby
ists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: In c ompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808-7200 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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City of Sacramento
City Council
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
5:00 PM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
Open Session
Regular session called to order by Mayor Darrell Steinberg at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg (until 7:41 p.m.).
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Vice Mayor Maple.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Vice Mayor Maple.
Closed Session Report – None.
Special Presentation/General Communications
A. Girl Scout Troop 1089 - Presented by Vice Mayor Maple
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Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Kaplan / Member Guerra.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2024-00173
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0050 approving City Council Meeting Minutes dated February 6, 2024 (City Council 1PM), February 6, 2024 (City Council 5PM), February 13, 2024 (Housing Authority 1PM), February 13, 2024 (City Council 2PM), February 13, 2024 (City Council 5PM), February 20, 2024 (City Council 1PM), February 27, 2024 (City Council 2PM) and February 27, 2024 (City Council 5PM).
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, MMC, City Clerk, (916) 808-5441,
[email protected], Office of the City Clerk
2. Administrative Matter: Amend Resolution 2023-0349 to Increase SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Award Not-to-Exceed Amount
File ID: 2024-00552
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0071 amending Resolution No. 2023-0349 in order to: authorize the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to increase the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program (OWR4: FY2022-23) Grant Project (G15003300) and related revenue and expenditure budgets from an amount not to exceed $864,034 to an amount not to exceed $1,349,680 (Solid Waste Grant Fund, Fund 6207) to implement regulation requirements associated with SB 1383.
Contact: Margaret Kashuba, Program Specialist, (916) 808-4806, [email protected]; John Febbo, General Manager, (916) 808-3797, [email protected], Department of Public Works
3. Supplement to Contract No. 2023-1275 with Murphy, Austin, Adams, Schoenfeld, LLP for Legal Services
File ID: 2024-00564
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0051 amending contract # 2023-1275 by $450,000 and authorizing the City Attorney to execute a supplemental contract with Murphy, Austin, Adams, Schoenfeld, LLP in an amount not-to-exceed $549,000 for litigation assistance.
Contact: Brett M. Witter, Assistant City Attorney, (916) 808-5346 [email protected], Office of the City Attorney
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4. Approval of the Personnel Resolution Covering Unrepresented Officers and Employees
File ID: 2024-00570
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted a Resolution No. 2024-0072: 1) approving the Personnel Resolution Covering Unrepresented Officers and Employees (Unrepresented Resolution); and 2) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to make minor changes or adjustments to the Unrepresented Resolution in order to correct omissions and errors.
Contact: Jennifer Wilkinson, Senior Personnel Analyst, (916) 808-5295, [email protected], Human Resources Department
5. Active Transportation Commission 2023 Annual Report
File ID: 2024-00575
Location: Citywide
Members of the public provided public comments.
Item continued to a later meeting.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Contact: Jennifer Donlon Wyant, Transportation Planning Manager, (916) 808-5913, [email protected]; Jeff Jelsma, Transportation Planner, (916) 808-5347, [email protected]; David Edrosolan, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5974, [email protected], Public Works Department
6. Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Commission Annual Report File ID: 2024-00577
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Vang / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Passed Motion No. 2024-0052 to receive and file.
Contact: Jesse Gothan, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-6897, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected], Department of Public Works
7. Planning and Design Commission Annual Report
File ID: 2024-00576
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: Stacia Cosgrove, Principal Planner, (916) 808-7110, [email protected], Community Development Department
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8. Renewal of the Sacramento Tourism Marketing District No. 2024-01 File ID: 2024-00581
Location: Citywide
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: Considered the proposed renewal of the Sacramento Tourism Marketing District No. 2024-01.
Contact: Susanne Tam, Development Project Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-7535; Sheri Smith, Special Districts Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-7204, Department of Finance
9. (Pass for Publication) Determining Mailed-Ballot Election Results and Adopting a Resolution of Change for the Greenbriar Community Facilities District No. 2018-03 (Improvements); and Pass for Publication an Ordinance to Levy a Special Tax and Supplementing and Amending Ordinance Nos. 2018-0052 and 2021-0033 File ID: 2024-00538
Location: District 1, Represented by Councilmember Kaplan Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0073 determining the results of the special mailed-ballot election (Resolution Determining Results) on proposals to:
a) annex territory to Improvement Area No. 2 (IA-2) of the City of Sacramento Greenbriar Community Facilities District No. 2018-03 (Improvements) (CFD); and b) to change the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax (RMA) for IA- 2 of the CFD; 2) adopted Resolution No. 2024-0074 enacting changes to the RMA for IA-2 as approved by the qualified electors (Resolution of Change); and 3) passed for publication the ordinance title required by City Charter section 32(c), with the ordinance to be considered by Council for adoption on March 19, 2024.
Contact: Eric Frederick, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Sheri Smith, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-7204, [email protected], Department of Finance
10. Confirmation of Appointment of the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) Executive Director
File ID: 2024-00578
Location: Citywide
Item continued to the March 26, 2024 meeting.
Recommendation: Pass a Motion confirming the appointment of Anita Maldonado, Ph.D. to the position of Executive Director of the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA).
Contact: Michael Jasso, Assistant City Manager, (916) 808-1380, [email protected], Howard Chan, City Manager, (916) 808-7488, [email protected]; Office of the City Manager
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11. Professional Services Agreement with Berkeley Strategy Advisors, LLC for Economic Gardening 2.0 Program Administration [Published for 10-Day Review 02/29/2024]
File ID: 2023-01650
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0053 1) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute a professional services agreement with Berkeley Strategy Advisors, LLC (BSA) with an initial one-year term in the amount of $236,850 and up to four optional one-year extensions for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,228,500 for the maximum five-year term; 2) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute each of the optional one- year extensions provided that sufficient funds are available in the budget adopted for each applicable fiscal year.
Contact: Lorrie Clark, Development Project Manager, 916-808-5448, [email protected]; Aubree Taylor, Development Project Manager, 916-808-7191, [email protected], City Manager’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development
The council took a brief recess at 6:03 p.m. The full council resumed at 6:24 p.m.
The council took a brief recess at 7:43 p.m. and Vice Mayor Maple directed the Seargeant-at-Arms to clear the chambers.
Vice Mayor Maple returned at 8:01 p.m. and adjourned the meeting as decorum in the chambers could not be established.
Public Hearings
12. Third-Party Appeal of Contemporary Commons (Z22-079) (Noticed 03/01/2024) File ID: 2024-00479
Location: APNs 295-0402-015-0000; 707 Commons Drive; District 6, Represented by Councilmember Guerra
Item was not heard.
Recommendation: Pass a Motion to continue to March 26, 2024.
Contact: Zach Dahla, Associate Planner, (916) 808-5584, [email protected]; Karlo Felix, Senior Planner, (916) 808-7183, [email protected], Community Development Department
Information Items
This item is for information only and is not eligible for action at this time.
13. Notification of Master Parcel Map Approval of Panhandle Phase 1 (P16-013/FPM23-0010)
File ID: 2024-00601
Location: District 1, Represented by Councilmember Kaplan Action: Received and filed.
Contact: David Veasey, Supervising Surveyor, (916) 808-6364, [email protected], Department of Public Works
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14. Notification of Final Map Approval of Lot MDR-8 Phase 2 at Delta Shores (P20-024.3/FPM23-0018)
File ID: 2024-00602
Location: District 8, Represented by Councilmember Vang Action: Received and filed.
Contact: David Veasey, Supervising Surveyor, (916) 808-6364, [email protected], Department of Public Works
15. Notification of Final Map Approval of Ventris Place (Z22-029/FPM23-0033) File ID: 2024-00610
Location: District 8, Represented by Councilmember Vang Action: Received and filed.
Contact: David Veasey, Supervising Surveyor, (916) 808-6364, [email protected], Department of Public Works
16. Notification of Master Parcel Map Approval of 2612 27th Street Units Development (Z22-042/FPM23-0035)
File ID: 2024-00675
Location: District 7, Represented by Councilmember Jennings Action: Received and filed.
Contact: David Veasey, Supervising Surveyor, (916) 808-6364, [email protected], Department of Public Works
17. Notification of Final Map Approval of Greenbriar Phase 2 Village 6 (P18-050.7/FPM22-0026)
File ID: 2024-00681
Location: District 1, Represented by Councilmember Kaplan Action: Received and filed.
Contact: David Veasey, Supervising Surveyor, (916) 808-6364, [email protected], Department of Public Works
Council Comments-Ideas, Questions, AB1234 Reports
1. Information Requests
None.
2. AB1234 Reports
None.
City Manager's Report
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
None.
Adjourned – 8:01 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL
Darrell Steinberg, Mayor, District 2
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Karina Talamantes, Mayor Pro Tem, District 3
Katie Valenzuela, District 4
Caity Maple, Vice Mayor, District 5
Eric Guerra, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
Mai Vang, District 8
CHARTER OFFICERS
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney
Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor
Howard Chan, City Manager
John Colville, City Treasurer
DRAFT Minutes
City Council
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
Public Financing Authority
Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency
City Hall Complex
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
5:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watchthe Legislative Body MeetingOnline: Live video streams and archives of past meetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments received are distributed to members, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud. Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments electronically via eComment through the City’s Upcoming Meetings website at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to Lobby
ists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: In c ompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808-7200 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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City of Sacramento
City Council
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
5:00 PM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
Open Session
Regular session called to order by Mayor Darrell Steinberg at 5:03 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members Absent: Mai Vang.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Guerra.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Guerra.
Closed Session Report – None.
Special Presentation/General Communications
A. Recognition of Young Artists at American Legion High School, Presented by Vice Mayor Maple – continued to a later meeting.
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Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Maple
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Absent: Member Mai Vang.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Change Order: Groundwater Flush to Waste Project
File ID: 2024-00532
Location: Districts 2, Represented by Mayor Steinberg; District 3, Represented by Mayor Pro Tem Talamantes; and District 5, Represented by Vice Mayor Maple Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0054: 1) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute Change Order No. 14 to City Agreement No. 2021-1142 with Ranger Pipelines, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $71,544.60, bringing the agreement’s total not-to-exceed amount to $6,742,045.53; and 2) resetting the City Manager’s authority to issue Change Orders for the Agreement.
Contact: Colleen Karbowski, Project Manager (916) 808-1474; Michelle Carrey, Supervising Engineer (916) 808-1438; Sherill Huun, Engineering & Water Resources Division Manager, (916) 808-1455; Pravani Vandeyar, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
2. Ordinance to Levy a Special Tax within the Greenbriar Community Facilities District No. 2018-03 (Improvements) and Supplementing and Amending Ordinance Nos. 2018-0052 and 2021-0033 (Passed for Publication 03/12/2024; Published 03/15/2024)
File ID: 2024-00539
Location: District 1, Represented by Councilmember Kaplan Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-0004 Supplementing and Amending Ordinance Nos. 2018-0052 and 2021-0033 and Levying a Special Tax Within the City of Sacramento Greenbriar Community Facilities District No. 2018-03 (Improvements) (CFD).
Contact: Eric Frederick, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Sheri Smith, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-7204, [email protected], Department of Finance
3. Active Transportation Commission 2023 Annual Report
File ID: 2024-00575
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: Jennifer Donlon Wyant, Transportation Planning Manager, (916) 808-5913, [email protected]; Jeff Jelsma, Transportation Planner, (916) 808-5347, [email protected]; David Edrosolan, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5974, [email protected], Public Works Department City of Sacramento Page 4
4. Professional Services Agreement: H Street Cycle Track to Sacramento Valley Station (T15029000)
File ID: 2024-00565
Location: H Street from 5th Street to 10th Street and 10th Street from H Street to I Street, District 4, Represented by Councilmember Valenzuela Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0055 authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to award and execute a Professional Services Agreement for an amount not to exceed $473,957 with Psomas for the preliminary engineering of the H Street Cycle Track to Sacramento Valley Station Project (T15029000).
Contact: Cecilyn Foote, Associate Civil Engineer, (916) 808-6843, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Services Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected], Department of Public Works
5. Department of Utilities Annual Development Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2022/23 File ID: 2024-00605
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed the Department of Utilities Annual Development Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
Contact: Pravani Vandeyar, Director, (916) 808-376,
[email protected]; Chuong (Ryan) Pham, Business Services Manager, (916) 808-8995, [email protected]; Penny Buchman, Supervising Financial Analyst, (916) 808-148, [email protected]; Linh Tuyen, Senior Accountant Auditor, (916) 808-5988, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
6. Supplemental Contract: Chemical Purchases with Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC File ID: 2024-00608
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0056 authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to execute Supplemental Contract No. 1 to City Contract No.
PRC002324 with Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC for the purchase of aluminum sulfate, for an amount not-to exceed $150,000, bringing the contract’s total not-to-exceed amount to $750,000.
Contact: Andrew Costan, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-6339, [email protected]; Deanne Neighbours, Interim Logistics Manager, (916) 808-3536; [email protected]; David Herrmann, Division Manager, (916) 808-5652, [email protected]; Pravani Vandeyar, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
7. Contract: Firefighter PPE Cleaning, Inspection, Maintenance & Repair Services (Two-Thirds Vote Required)
File ID: 2024-00616
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0057: 1) suspending competitive bidding in the best interest of the City; and 2) authorizing the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee to execute a five-year contract with Scott’s PPE Recon, Inc. for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and repair services in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 for the total life of the contract.
Contact: Jakob Pelk, Assistant Chief, (916)808-2280, [email protected], Fire Department
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8. (Pass for Publication) Corporate Way Retail Pad with Drive-Thru (P22-040) File ID: 2024-00627
Location: APNs: 031-0053-017-0000, -028-0000, and -030-0000, South of Corporate Way and North of 7375 Greenhaven Drive; District 7, Represented by Councilmember Jennings
Action: 1) Reviewed: a) Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Plan; b) Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code to rezone three parcels totaling ±0.87-acres from the Office Business Low Rise Mixed Use (OB-PUD) zone and Greenhaven Executive Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the General Commercial (C-2-PUD) zone and Greenhaven Executive Park PUD; c) Resolution amending the Greenhaven Executive Park PUD Guidelines and Schematic Plan to designate the site for commercial, office, restaurant, and drive-through restaurant use and to amend the permitted uses in the commercial zones to allow one drive-through facility and remove the prohibition on fast food restaurants; and d) Resolution approving i) Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant; ii) Site Plan and Design Review for a ±2,830-square-foot commercial pad with two commercial suites and a drive-through within the General Commercial (C-2-PUD) zone and Greenhaven Executive Park PUD; and iii) Tree Permit for the removal of one private-protected tree; and 2) passed for publication the ordinance titles per City Charter section 32(c) to be considered March 26, 2024.
Contact: Zach Dahla, Associate Planner, (916) 808-5584, [email protected]; Marcus Adams, Senior Planner, (916) 808-5044, [email protected], Community Development Department
9. Charging Infrastructure for Government Fleets Grant Application - California Energy Commission Clean Transportation Program
File ID: 2024-00657
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0075 authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee: 1) to apply for funding from the Charging Infrastructure for Government Fleets grant through the California Energy Commission’s’ Clean Transportation program; and 2) if awarded, to sign, enter into, and execute the grant agreement with the California Energy Commission, and execute and submit any related documents necessary to support the grant application and award.
Contact: Saurabh Harohalli, Climate Action Graduate Student Intern, (916) 808-1419, [email protected]; Rachel Patten, Sustainability Specialist, (916) 808-5016, [email protected]; Lucinda Willcox, Assistant Director, (916) 808-5052, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
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10. Confirmation of Board and Commission Appointments
File ID: 2024-00659
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0058 confirming the following board and commission appointments: 1) Preservation Commission: Patricia Ambacher - Seat B and Salvatore Ricca - Seat D; 2) Utilities Rate Advisory Commission: Spencer Eberle - Seat C; 3) Parks and Community Enrichment Commission: Lindsey King - Seat E; 4) Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission: Justina Martino - Seat F; 5) Sacramento Children’s Fund Planning and Oversight Commission: Lilian Borunda - Seat F; 6) Sacramento Youth Commission: Hugo Sebastian de
Leon - Seat K and Mallory Rose Turk - Seat L; and 7) correcting term dates for: a) Animal Care Citizens Advisory Committee: Leah Morris - Seat F; and b) Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission: America Lomeli - Seat L.
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, MMC, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442,
[email protected]; Wendy Klock-Johnson, MMC, Chief Assistant City Clerk, (916) 808-7509, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
11. Removal of a Commission Member for Lack of Attendance File ID: 2024-00663
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0059 removing Anthony Orozco, Jr. from the Sacramento Youth Commission for good cause.
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, MMC, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442,
[email protected], Office of the City Clerk
12. Second Quarter Financial Report - Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 File ID: 2024-00666
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: Mirthala Santizo, Budget Manager, (916) 808-5078, Department of Finance
13. Grant: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Cannabis Equity Grant for Local Jurisdictions
File ID: 2024-00701
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0076 authorizing the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee to: 1) execute any and all necessary documentation, including a standard agreement to accept the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Cannabis Equity Grant for Local Jurisdictions in the amount of $1,250,000; 2) establish the GO-Biz Cannabis Equity Grant operating project (G02420700); 3) transfer $750,000 for the City’s grant match from the CORE Multi-Year Operating Project (I024200000) to the GO-Biz Cannabis Equity Grant Project (G02420700); and 4) establish the revenue and expenditure budgets for the GO-Biz Cannabis Equity Grant project (G02420700) in the amount of $2 million.
Contact: Davina Smith, Cannabis Manager, (916) 808-4772, [email protected], Lindsay Brown, Administrative Officer, (916) 808-5931, [email protected], Office of Cannabis Management, Office of the City Manager.
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14. Preservation Commission Annual Report
File ID: 2024-00706
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: Sean de Courcy, Preservation Director, (916) 808-2796, [email protected], Community Development Department
15. Audit of the Department of Utilities Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System
File ID: 2024-00709
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0060 approving the City Auditor’s Audit of the Department of Utilities Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor; Jordan Sweeney, Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst, (916) 808-2310, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
16. City Auditor's Activity Report for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 File ID: 2024-00708
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0061 approving the City Auditor’s Activity Report for the 2nd Quarter of FY2023/24.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
17. Supplemental Agreement: Forensiclean Citywide Cleanup Services Agreement [Published for 10-Day Review 03/07/2024]
File ID: 2024-00478
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0077: 1) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to transfer $1,195,222 (Fund 2702) from the Homeless and Community Outreach MYOP (I23004000) to the Community Response MYOP (I23000100); and 2) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to City Agreement No. 2023-0375 with Forensiclean LLC for Citywide Cleanup Services in an amount not-to-exceed $4,001,701, for a new total contract amount of $8,003,402.
Contact: Brian Pedro, Director, (916) 808-7816, [email protected], Department of Community Response
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18. Contract: Professional Services Supplemental Agreements: Contracted On-site Veterinary Services and Emergency and After-Hours Veterinary Services (Two-thirds vote required) [Published for 10-Day Review 03/07/2024] File ID: 2024-00530
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0062 1) authorizing the City Manager or City Manager’s designee to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to City Agreement PRC002049 with Friends of Front Street Shelter in the amount not-to-exceed $300,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $1,049,999 for contracted on-site veterinary services; and 2) authorizing the City Manager or City Manager’s designee to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to City Agreement PRC000706 with VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center in the amount not-to-exceed $300,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $1.7 million for off-site and after-hours emergency veterinary services; and 3) ratify all prior supplemental agreements previously issued by the City Manager and resetting the City Manager’s authority to issue supplemental agreements accordance with Chapter 3.56 of the City Code.
Contact: Phillip Zimmerman, Animal Care Services Manager, (916) 808-8333, [email protected]; Jennifer Chikasawa, Administrative Officer, (916) 808-5851, [email protected], Community Development Department
Public Hearings
19. 2024 Weed and Rubbish Abatement (Noticed 03/14/2024) File ID: 2024-00381
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Maple
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Absent: Member Mai Vang.
Passed Motion No. 2024-0063 to continue the item to March 26, 2024.
Contact: Shawn Bartosh, Supervising Code Enforcement Officer, (916) 808-8673, [email protected], or Peter Lemos, Code and Housing Enforcement Chief (916) 808-8183, Community Development Department
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Discussion Calendar
Discussion calendar items include an oral presentation including those recommending “receive and file”.
20. Resolution Calling for an Immediate Bilateral Ceasefire in Gaza (Two-Thirds Vote Required)
File ID: 2024-00759
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Maple / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
No: Member Lisa Kaplan.
Absent: Member Mai Vang.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: (1) Passed Motion No. 2024-0064 pursuant to Council Rule of Procedure 1.D, to waive Rule 7.K.1, which requires non-binding resolutions be referred to the Law and Legislation Committee before coming to council (Two-Thirds Vote Required); and (2) adopted Resolution No. 2024-0078 as amended calling for an immediate bilateral ceasefire in Gaza.
Contact: Mayor Darrell Steinberg, (916) 808-5300
The council took a brief recess at 5:16 p.m. The full council resumed at 5:31 p.m.
The council took a brief recess at 7:39 p.m. The full council resumed at 7:56 p.m.
The council took a brief recess at 9:01 p.m. and Mayor Steinberg directed the Seargeant-at- Arms to clear the chambers and once decorum is maintained, allow only representatives of the press or other news media, except those participating in the disturbance, back into chambers.
The full council returned at 11:22 p.m.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Valenzuela / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Absent: Member Mai Vang.
Pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure, Chapter 8 (E)(4) passed a Motion to continue the meeting past 9:30 p.m.
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Council Comments-Ideas, Questions, AB1234 Reports
1. Information Requests
a. Member Guerra
1. Asked that the Parks Master Plan be presented to the Parks and Community Enrichment Commission for their review and comment before coming to the City Council.
2. AB1234 Reports
None.
City Manager's Report
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
None.
Adjourned – 11:53 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL
Darrell Steinberg, Mayor, District 2
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Karina Talamantes, Mayor Pro Tem, District 3
Katie Valenzuela, District 4
Caity Maple, Vice Mayor, District 5
Eric Guerra, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
Mai Vang, District 8
CHARTER OFFICERS
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney
Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor
Howard Chan, City Manager
John Colville, City Treasurer
DRAFT Minutes
City Council
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
Public Financing Authority
Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency
City Hall Complex
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
2:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watchthe Legislative Body MeetingOnline: Live video streams and archives of past meetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments received are distributed to members, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud. Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments electronically via eComment through the City’s Upcoming Meetings website at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808-7200 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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City of Sacramento
City Council
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
2:00 PM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
Open Session
Regular session called to order by Mayor Darrell Steinberg at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Jennings.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Jennings
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Kaplan / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. City Council COVID-19 Response: ARPA Framework and Funding Priorities: City of Festivals 2024 Citywide Special Event Support Program Guidelines File ID: 2024-00619
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0065 approving the City of Festivals 2024 Citywide Special Event Support Program Guidelines.
Contact: Valerie Mamone-Werder, Development Project Manager, (916) 808-5451, [email protected]; Sabrina Tefft, Development Project Manager, (916) 808-3789, [email protected]; Leslie Fritzsche, Community Investment Manager, (916) 808-5450, [email protected], Office of Innovation and Economic Development
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2. Agreement with the California Department of Education for START After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program at Robla School District for FY2023/24 File ID: 2024-00560
Location: District 1, Represented by Councilmember Kaplan; District 2, Represented by Mayor Steinberg
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0079: 1) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute an agreement with the State of California, Department of Education (CDE) to accept grant funding for the Sacramento Students Today Achieving Results for Tomorrow (START) After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program at five elementary schools in the Robla School District for an amount not to exceed $753,792 during Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24; and 2) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to adjust the Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment’s (YPCE) FY2023/24 operating revenue and expenditure budgets as necessary to implement and administer the grant agreement in the START Fund (Fund 2501).
Contact: Joyce Wenger Johnson, Recreation Superintendent, 916-808-3849, [email protected]; Katie Houser, Recreation Manager, 916-808-6046, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment
3. Change Order: Sump 90 Berm Repair
File ID: 2024-00647
Location: District 8, Represented by Councilmember Vang Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0066: 1) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute Change Order No. 1 to City Agreement No. 2024-0055 with Odin Environmental Solutions, LLC, for an amount not-to-exceed $198,917.89, bringing the agreement’s total not-to-exceed amount to $438,917.89; and 2) resetting the City Manager’s authority to issue Change Orders for the Agreement.
Contact: Raymond Kong, Project Manager (916) 808-1435,
[email protected]; Brett Grant, Supervising Engineer (916) 808-1413, [email protected]; Sherill Huun, Engineering Division Manager, (916) 808-1455, [email protected]; Pravani Vandeyar, Director (916) 808-3765, Department of Utilities
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Discussion Calendar
Discussion calendar items include an oral presentation including those recommending “receive and file”.
4. Appointment of Interim District 2 City Councilmember File ID: 2024-00774
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Talamantes / Member Jennings.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: 1) Reviewed recommendations provided by the Personnel and Public Employees Committee; and 2) adopted Resolution No. 2024-0080 as amended appointing one individual to serve as Interim District 2 City Councilmember to be sworn in at the next regular meeting and to serve until the elected District 2 councilmember takes office on December 10, 2024.
Contact: Sydney Christoffersen, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-5754, [email protected]; Mindy Cuppy, MMC, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
5. Proposed Limited Entertainment Permit
File ID: 2024-00595
Location: Citywide
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: Provided directions to the City Manager on amending the Sacramento City Code chapter 5.108 related to Entertainment Establishments to create a Limited Entertainment Permit.
Contact: Tina Lee-Vogt, Nighttime Economy Manager, (916) 808-2679, [email protected], City Manager’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development; Dustin Hollingsworth, Assistant Director (916) 808-5538, [email protected], Convention & Cultural Services
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6. City Auditor’s Preliminary Report on the City’s Homeless Response and Audit Scope Proposal
File ID: 2024-00515
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Passed Motion No. 2024-0067 continuing the item to a later meeting.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
7. City Auditor’s 2023 Community Survey
File ID: 2024-00707
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Passed Motion No. 2024-0068 continuing the item to a later meeting.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor; Jordan Sweeney, Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst, (916) 808-2310, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
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Council Comments-Ideas, Questions, AB1234 Reports
1. Information Requests
None.
2. AB1234 Reports
None.
City Manager's Report
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
Members of the public provided public comments.
Adjourned – 4:58 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL
Darrell Steinberg, Mayor, District 2
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Karina Talamantes, Mayor Pro Tem, District 3
Katie Valenzuela, District 4
Caity Maple, Vice Mayor, District 5
Eric Guerra, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
Mai Vang, District 8
CHARTER OFFICERS
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney
Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor
Howard Chan, City Manager
John Colville, City Treasurer
DRAFT Minutes
City Council
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
Public Financing Authority
Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency
City Hall Complex
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
5:00 p.m.
NOTICETO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watchthe Legislative Body MeetingOnline: Live video streams andarchives of pastmeetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments received are distributed to members, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud. Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments electronically via eComment through the City’s Upcoming Meetings website at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to L
obbyists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: In c ompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808-7200 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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City of Sacramento
City Council
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Council Chamber, 1st Floor
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
5:00 PM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
Open Session
Regular session called to order by Mayor Darrell Steinberg at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings (at 5:26 p.m.), Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg (until 7:59 p.m.).
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Vang.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Mayor Steinberg.
Closed Session Report None.
Special Presentation/General Communications
A. Recognized Wendell Brown on his Retirement, Presented by Councilmember Kaplan
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Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Feb 2024 Monthly Investment Transactions Report
File ID: 2024-00471
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: Stacy Hussey, Chief Investment Officer, (916) 808-7746, [email protected], Office of the City Treasurer
2. Direct Filing of Annual Reports for City of Sacramento Assessment Districts File ID: 2024-00494
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0081 directing the Supervising Engineer of the Department of Public Works or the Supervising Engineer’s designee to prepare and file annual reports for Fiscal Year 2024/25 with the City Clerk for the following assessment districts in accordance with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and City Code Chapter 3.124: Citywide Landscaping and Lighting District, Village Garden Landscape Maintenance District, Power Inn Road Maintenance District, Neighborhood Landscaping District, Neighborhood Lighting District, Willowcreek Maintenance Assessment District, Northside Subdivision Maintenance District, Laguna Creek Maintenance District, and Neighborhood Water Quality District.
Contact: Sini Makasini, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-7967, [email protected], Department of Finance; Sheri Smith, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-7204, [email protected], Department of Finance
3. Suspend Competitive Bidding and Authorize On-Call Request for Qualifications for the Community Development Department Neighborhood Code Compliance Heavy Duty Tow Services Agreement (Two-Thirds Vote Required) and Waive the Minimum Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Participation Requirement File ID: 2024-00541
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0069 1) suspending competitive bidding in the best interests of the City in favor of an on-call Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to allow Heavy Duty tow companies to apply for and participate in the Community Development Department Neighborhood Code Compliance Heavy Duty Tow Rotation Agreement 2) waive the minimum Local Business Enterprise (LBE) participation requirement.
Contact: Peter Lemos, Chief of Code and Housing, (916) 808-8183, City of Sacramento Page 4
[email protected]; Monica Duncan, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-8025, [email protected], Community Development Department
4. Funding Agreement Between the City of Sacramento and the Regional Water Authority for Groundwater Enhancement Projects, Approval of Implementing Agreements with the Sacramento Suburban Water District and the Sacramento County Groundwater Agency, and Certification of Environmental Impact Report for the Groundwater Well Replacement Program
File ID: 2024-00534
Location: Citywide
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0082 authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and adopt the Findings of Fact and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Groundwater Master Plan Well Replacement Program; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0083 authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to: a) execute an agreement with the Regional Water Authority (RWA) to receive a $7,060,000 grant and any related documents necessary to support the grant award to help fund groundwater well projects; b) receive the grant funding through the Regional Water Authority’s grant agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources (DWR); c) adjust the revenue and expenditures budgets in the Groundwater Well Rehabilitation Program (Z14110100, Fund 6205) for an amount up to $7,060,000; d) execute agreements with Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) and Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) for receiving groundwater and recharging the groundwater basin; and e) enter into minor amendments to the aforementioned agreements subject to approval by the City Attorney or her designee.
Contact: Kathy Sananikone, Project Manager, (916) 808-1425, [email protected]; Brett Ewart, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-1438, [email protected]; Sherill Huun, Engineering & Water Resources Division Manager, (916) 808-1455, [email protected]; Pravani Vandeyar, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected], Department of Utilities
5. Letter of Commitment for the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District’s Application for an EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Implementation Grant EPA-R-OAR-CPRGI-23-07
File ID: 2024-00728
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0084 directing the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee to submit a Letter of Commitment to the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) for up to $21.5 million in total project funding for an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program.
Contact: Vic Randall, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, [email protected], 916-808-5530; Greg Taylor, AIA, Supervising Architect, 916-808-5268, [email protected].
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6. Agreement: Engineering Services for the 72-inch Force Main Rehabilitation Project [Published for 10-Day Review 03/14/2024]
File ID: 2024-00589
Location: District 7, Represented by Councilmember Jennings Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0085 : 1) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Woodard & Curran for engineering and project coordination services for the 72- inch Force Main Rehabilitation Project (X14170100, Fund 6206), for an amount not -to- exceed $1,367,214; and 2) authorizing an increase to the revenue and expenditure budgets in the Combined Sewer System Rehabilitation & Replacement Program (X14170100, Fund 6206) in the amount of $1,500,000.
Contact: Angelo Vasquez, Project Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-1701; Roxanne Dilley, Supervising Engineer, [email protected], (916) 808-1458; Sherill Huun, Engineering & Water Resources Division Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-1455; Pravani Vandeyar, Director, [email protected], (916)808-3765, Department of Utilities
7. Resolution Declaring the City of Sacramento a Sanctuary City for Transgender People
File ID: 2024-00772
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Valenzuela / Member Vang.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0086 declaring the City of Sacramento a sanctuary city for transgender people.
Contact: Katie Valenzuela, Councilmember, (916) 808-7004, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Valenzuela, District 4 City of Sacramento Page 6
Public Hearings
8. Public Hearing and (Pass for Publication) Ordinance on Renewal of Sacramento Tourism Marketing District No. 2024-01
File ID: 2024-00669
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Conducted a public hearing and upon conclusion: Passed Motion No. 2024-0070 approving the proposed assessment and marketing services, and the boundary map shown on Attachment 4, for the Sacramento Tourism Marketing District No. 2024-01 (STMD) renewal term, and directing the City Clerk to: a) tabulate any written protests submitted and not withdrawn before the hearing is closed; and b) bring back the matter as a consent item on April 2, 2024, with the protest results, for City Council’s formal renewal of the STMD; 2) pass for publication an Ordinance to renew the STMD; and 3) bypass the Law and Legislation Committee for review of the renewal ordinance.
Contact: Susanne Tam, Development Project Manager [email protected], (916) 808-7535; Sheri Smith, Special Districts Manager, [email protected] (916) 808-7204, Department of Finance
9. 2024 Weed and Rubbish Abatement (Noticed 03/14/2024) File ID: 2024-00381
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Kaplan / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Conducted a public hearing to consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, and/or refuse and upon conclusion, adopted Resolution No. 2024- 0087 as amended authorizing the Community Development Department Director to abate the nuisances by having the weeds, rubbish, and/or refuse removed from the parcels of the property that may constitute a public nuisance.
Contact: Shawn Bartosh, Supervising Code Enforcement Officer, (916) 808-8673, [email protected]; Peter Lemos, Code and Housing Enforcement Chief, (916) 808-8183, Community Development Department
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10. Corporate Way Retail Pad with Drive-Thru (P22-040) [Noticed 03/15/24; Passed for Publication 03/19/24; Published 03/22/24]
File ID: 2024-00699
Location: APNs: 031-0053-017-0000, -028-0000, and -030-0000, South of Corporate Way and north of 7375 Greenhaven Drive; District 7, Represented by Councilmember Jennings
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Jennings / Member Guerra.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Conducted a public hearing and upon conclusion adopted the following:
1) Resolution No. 2024-0088 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Plan; 2) Ordinance No. 2024-0005 amending Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code to rezone three parcels totaling ±0.87-acres from the Office Business Low Rise Mixed Use (OB-PUD) zone and Greenhaven Executive Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the General Commercial (C-2-PUD) zone and Greenhaven Executive Park PUD; 3) Resolution No. 2024-0089 amending the Greenhaven Executive Park PUD Guidelines and Schematic Plan to designate the site for commercial, office, restaurant, and drive-through restaurant use and to amend the permitted uses in the commercial zones to allow one drive-through facility and remove the prohibition on fast food restaurants; and 4) Resolution No. 2024-0090 approving a) Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant; b) Site Plan and Design Review for a ±2,830-square-foot commercial pad with two commercial suites and a drive- through within the General Commercial (C-2-PUD) zone and Greenhaven Executive Park PUD; and c) Tree Permit for the removal of one private-protected tree.
Contact: Zach Dahla, Associate Planner, (916) 808-5584, [email protected]; Marcus Adams, Senior Planner, (916) 808-5044, [email protected], Community Development Department
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Discussion Calendar
Discussion calendar items include an oral presentation including those recommending “receive and file”.
11. Age-Friendly Community Action Plan
File ID: 2024-00622
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Kaplan.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Passed Motion No. 2024-0071 adopting the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan.
Contact: Andrea Villarroel, Associate Planner (916) 808-5005, [email protected]; Elizabeth Boyd, AICP, Senior Planner (916) 808-3540, [email protected], Community Development Department
12. 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and 2021-2029 Housing Element Mid-term Evaluation of Implementation Programs
File ID: 2024-00733
Location: Citywide
Action: Reviewed and commented on the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and the Mid-term Evaluation of Implementation Programs.
Contact: Greta Soos, AICP, Associate Planner, (916) 808-2027, [email protected]; Matt Hertel, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager, (916) 808-7158, [email protected], City of Sacramento, Community Development Department
Information Items
This item is for information only and is not eligible for action at this time.
13. Notification of Final Map Approval of Diamond Estates (Z20-067/FPM21-0054) File ID: 2024-00748
Location: District 2, Represented by Mayor Steinberg
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: David Veasey, Supervising Surveyor, (916) 808-6364, [email protected], Department of Public Works
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Council Comments-Ideas, Questions, AB1234 Reports
1. Information Requests
None.
2. AB1234 Reports
None.
City Manager's Report
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
Members of the public provided public comments.
Adjourned – in memory of Viola Warren at 9:13 p.m.